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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Welcome to Beth Emet! We are so pleased to welcome you to our community and look forward to getting to know you. Beth Emet is a vibrant, diverse and caring community, and we encourage you to get involved in ways that feel meaningful to you. Please share some information about yourself here so we can get to know you. 

Please note that financial information will be kept confidential.  If you wish to have a private discussion about payment options or any other matter, please contact our Executive Director, Allan Bogan, or call 847-869-4230. Thank you!
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Finding Your Place at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue
We have a multitude of programs and committees that will allow you to find a deep and personal connection within our community. Whether you are interested in meeting new people, continuing your Jewish education, volunteering your time, or discussing Jewish text in an informal setting, Beth Emet offers ways to become engaged and make a meaningful difference in your life and the life of the community. To help us understand how you wish to get involved, please consider sharing any skills, hobbies or interests you have that might be shared with the congregation through our programming, religious school, adult education or worship:  





Once we learn about your interests, you will be contacted regarding future projects, events and meetings. Watch for EmetMail, our weekly eNewsletter and the annual Synagogue bulletin, known as the Chadashon, to learn about upcoming programs.

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Our fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.  Upon completion of this form, we will create a member account for you on the Beth Emet website. You will receive an email notification with access information. Through this portal, you may access your account and other information. If you would like to set up auto-payments for your account, please contact our Member Accounts Administrator, Debbie Gilbert, at dgilbert@bethemet.org or call 847-869-4230.  

Annual Beth Emet Membership Fee is  a $3,940 per year committment.

If you are 40 and younger* we have a "2-year ramp up" program. Year 1 is billed at a 50% membership rate and Year 2 is billed at a 75% membership rate.  Beginning with Year 3 (or upon the oldest household member turning 41), members would pay the full membership rate.  *40 and younger is defined as the age of the oldest member of the household.    
We welcome members regardless of financial ability.  If you need to discuss your membership commitment or make a payment arrangement, please contact our Executive Director, Allan Bogan, at abogan@bethemet.org or call 847-869-4230.
Building Reserve Fee:  All member households are billed a $250 building reserve fee, and for new members this begins in year 3.  This fee supports capital improvements and serves as a "rainy day fund" to ensure that Beth Emet continues to maintain our building systems and is able to respond responsibly when emergency repairs are needed.

Safety and Security Fee:  All member households are billed a $360 safety and security fee, and for new members this begins in year 3.  This fee ensures that we continue to responsibly address the ever-changing environment that requires improved security protocols and facility safety and security improvements.

Beth Emet The Free Synagogue ~ 1224 Dempster Street ~ Evanston, IL 60202 ~ 847-869-4230

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